Good Friday Liturgy of the Cross

for 1 hour
St John's, Territet-Montreux
Av. de Chillon 92 Montreux, 1820, Switzerland

Good Friday is not simply the anniversary of a past event. The solemn service allows us to enter into the mystery of what Christ has done for us and continues to do.
At the heart of the service is the Proclamation of the Cross where we venerate the cross and, in union with Christ, entrust to God our own burdens and the suffering of the whole world.
In this service we receive the Sacrament that was reserved on Maundy Thursday. The two days are connected in this action, for together they speak of Jesus' self-offering and loving service. Holy Communion draws us into Jesus' passion in the most powerful way.

St John's, Territet-Montreux

St. John's in Territet-Montreux is an English-speaking Anglo-Catholic community nestled in the heart of the Swiss Riviera. Within sight of the Château de Chillon, Territet is a place steeped in history – it lies along the ancient pilgrim's road to Rome, a path once walked by the four-year-old Alfred the Great and, two centuries later, by King Canute himself, both making their way to the alpine passes into Italy.


Every Sunday, we joyfully celebrate the Sung Eucharist in a church beloved for its architectural beauty, its exceptional acoustics, its choir, and the rare privilege of an organ now approaching 150 years of age – one of the finest and rarest instruments of its kind in Switzerland.


All are welcome to join us to encounter the goodness of God in prayer, and to share in the journey of coming to know Jesus Christ.

Read more about our history in ABOUT US.

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Church House

Avenue de Chillon, 92
Montreux

1820
+41 21 963 43 54
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Good Friday Liturgy of the Cross

for 1 hour
St John's, Territet-Montreux
Av. de Chillon 92 Montreux, 1820, Switzerland

Good Friday is not simply the anniversary of a past event. The solemn service allows us to enter into the mystery of what Christ has done for us and continues to do.
At the heart of the service is the Proclamation of the Cross where we venerate the cross and, in union with Christ, entrust to God our own burdens and the suffering of the whole world.
In this service we receive the Sacrament that was reserved on Maundy Thursday. The two days are connected in this action, for together they speak of Jesus' self-offering and loving service. Holy Communion draws us into Jesus' passion in the most powerful way.

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Safeguarding

In common with the rest of the Diocese in Europe, we have robust procedures to ensure the safety of young children and vulnerable adults. St John’s designated safeguarding officer is Peter Elias. Please contact him at [email protected] for any enquiries or concerns.

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